The Planets
A Moment in the Sun: The Terrestrial Planets
Season 1 Episode 1 of 5
Professor Brian Cox tells the life story of the solar system, beginning with the development of the four rocky worlds closest to the Sun - Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. They were born at the same time from the same material - yet have lived radically different lives. What immense forces are at play?
The Planets airs on BBC Four HD at 2:35 AM, Thursday 15 October. (Subtitles, sign language, audio description.)
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Topics
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Educational
Professor Brian Cox
Presenter
Andrew Cohen
Executive Producer
Gideon Bradshaw
Series Producer